Category Archives: Czech Republic

Press Releases & News from Czech Republic distributed via EuropaWire

Transmission production milestone for the production plant of ŠKODA AUTO in Vrchlabí, the Czech Republic

 Transmission production at the Vrchlabí plant started in October 2012 To date, more than four million DQ200 transmissions have been produced and are used throughout the Group Over 200 million euros have been invested in the site’s ongoing modernisation so … Read the full press release

Pietra miliare della produzione di trasmissioni per lo stabilimento di produzione di ŠKODA AUTO a Vrchlabí, Repubblica Ceca

La produzione di trasmissioni nello stabilimento di Vrchlabí è iniziata nell’ottobre 2012 Ad oggi sono più di quattro milioni le trasmissioni DQ200 prodotte e utilizzate in tutto il Gruppo Finora sono stati investiti oltre 200 milioni di euro nell’ammodernamento in … Read the full press release

Alexander Eisl to succeed Klaus Blüm as Head of Information Technology at ŠKODA AUTO as the automaker seeks to transform to a software-oriented company

The IT expert was most recently Senior Vice President of Information Systems at MAN Truck & Bus SE Alexander Eisl succeeds Klaus Blüm, who has held a new position in the Volkswagen Group since September ŠKODA AUTO is forging ahead … Read the full press release

Alexander Eisl wird Nachfolger von Klaus Blüm als Leiter der Informationstechnologie bei ŠKODA AUTO, da der Autohersteller die Transformation zu einem softwareorientierten Unternehmen anstrebt

Der IT-Experte war zuletzt Senior Vice President of Information Systems bei MAN Truck & Bus SE Alexander Eisl folgt auf Klaus Blüm, der seit September eine neue Position im Volkswagen Konzern bekleidet ŠKODA AUTO treibt den Wandel vom traditionellen Automobilhersteller … Read the full press release

EDF to sale its 50 percent stake in 870MW Sloe CCGT power plant in the Netherlands to EPH, the Czech power and infrastructure operator

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 27-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EDF (EPA: EDF), the world-leading nuclear operator, has announced the sale of its 50 percent stake in 870MW Sloe CCGT in the Netherlands to EPH, the Czech power and infrastructure operator. The gas-fired … Read the full press release

EDF verkauft seine 50-prozentige Beteiligung am 870-MW-GuD-Kraftwerk Sloe in den Niederlanden an EPH, den tschechischen Strom- und Infrastrukturbetreiber

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) PARIS, 27-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EDF (EPA: EDF), der weltweit führende Nuklearbetreiber, hat dies angekündigt den Verkauf seines 50-prozentigen Anteils am 870-MW-Kombikraftwerk Sloe in den Niederlanden an EPH, den tschechischen Strom- und Infrastrukturbetreiber. Das Gaskraftwerk wird gemeinsam mit Pzem, … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain helped rebuilt the tornado destroyed schools in Moravská Nová Ves, Czech Republic

(PRESS RELEASE) COURVEVOIE, France, 6-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, has announced its donation and support for the schools in Moravská Nová Ves (Czech Republic), destroyed by a tornado … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain half beim Wiederaufbau der vom Tornado zerstörten Schulen in Moravská Nová Ves, Tschechische Republik

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) COURVEVOIE, France, 6-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), ein französischer multinationaler Hersteller von Bau-, Hochleistungs- und andere Materialien, hat seine Spende und Unterstützung für die im Juni 2022 von einem Tornado zerstörten Schulen in Moravská Nová Ves (Tschechische … Read the full press release

A new, creativity-based educational method increases the ability to solve problems with young people, in the social field, or when building a team in the company

The Kinetic Method was developed by experts from 6 EU countries, who present it in the book The Kinetic Method – A Playbook for Solving Problems (PRESS RELEASE) PRAGUE, 26-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — In the 21st century, creativity is a … Read the full press release

Thomas Schäfer to succeed Murat Aksel as Chairman of ŠKODA AUTO’s Supervisory Board

Thomas Schäfer, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Head of the ‘Volume’ brand group , succeeds Murat Aksel, who is stepping down as Chairman but will remain a member of the Supervisory Board Schäfer: “ŠKODA … Read the full press release

Thomas Schäfer sucederá a Murat Aksel como presidente del Consejo de Supervisión de ŠKODA AUTO

Thomas Schäfer, presidente del Consejo de Administración de Volkswagen Passenger Cars y director del grupo de marcas ‘Volume’, sucede a Murat Aksel, quien deja el cargo de presidente pero seguirá siendo miembro del Consejo de Supervisión Schäfer: “ŠKODA es una … Read the full press release

In den tschechischen Werken von ŠKODA AUTO werden wieder öffentliche Führungen angeboten

Nach über zwei Jahren ohne Besucher aufgrund der Pandemie öffnen die tschechischen Werke des Automobilherstellers ihre Türen wieder für die Öffentlichkeit. Führungen sind ideal für Familien mit Kindern ab zehn Jahren; Online-Buchung auf der Website des ŠKODA Museums (PRESSEMITTEILUNG) MLADÁ … Read the full press release

Guided tours are again offered to the public at ŠKODA AUTO’s Czech plants

After over two years without visitors due to the pandemic, the car manufacturer’s Czech plants are reopening their doors to the public. Guided tours are ideal for families with children aged ten and over; online booking on the ŠKODA Museum … Read the full press release

Czech Republic joins EBRD Research Coverage Programme, the bank’s equity research programme for SMEs

EBRD extends equity research programme to the Czech Republic Programme supported by TaiwanBusiness – EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund Listed-sme.com now covers 21 mid-sized companies in 10 countries (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 24-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and … Read the full press release

Die Tschechische Republik tritt dem Research Coverage Programme der EBWE bei, dem Equity-Research-Programm der Bank für KMU

Die EBWE weitet das Aktienrechercheprogramm auf die Tschechische Republik aus Programm unterstützt von TaiwanBusiness – EBWE-Fonds für technische Zusammenarbeit Listed-sme.com deckt nun 21 mittelständische Unternehmen in 10 Ländern ab (PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 24-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Europäische Bank für Wiederaufbau … Read the full press release

Red Dot Award for striking design, spaciousness and balanced package for the new ŠKODA FABIA, the brand’s third award since 2008

ŠKODA FABIA wins Red Dot Award for the third time after 2008 and 2015 17th Red Dot Award in total for a ŠKODA model Sporty exterior and spacious interior impress the jury International experts evaluate multiple criteria, including functionality, ergonomics … Read the full press release

Red Dot Award per il design sorprendente, la spaziosità e il pacchetto equilibrato per la nuova ŠKODA FABIA, il terzo premio del marchio dal 2008

ŠKODA FABIA vince il Red Dot Award per la terza volta dopo il 2008 e il 2015 17° Red Dot Award in totale per un modello ŠKODA Esterno sportivo e interni spaziosi impressionano la giuria Esperti internazionali valutano molteplici criteri, … Read the full press release

Klaus Zellmer sucederá a Thomas Schäfer como nuevo CEO de ŠKODA AUTO

El actual director general, Thomas Schäfer, será nombrado presidente del consejo de administración de Volkswagen Passenger Cars, se unirá al consejo de administración del grupo y se convertirá en director del grupo de la marca ‘Volume’ el 1 de julio … Read the full press release

Klaus Zellmer to succeed Thomas Schäfer as the new CEO of ŠKODA AUTO

Current CEO Thomas Schäfer will be appointed Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, join the Group Board of Management and become Head of the ‘Volume’ brand group on 1 July 2022 Klaus Zellmer is currently the … Read the full press release

Changements à la direction de la marque Volkswagen et de ŠKODA AUTO

Schäfer est nommé nouveau PDG de la marque Volkswagen à compter du 1er juillet 2022 et rejoint le Group Board of Management Klaus Zellmer nommé nouveau président du directoire de ŠKODA AUTO a. s. à compter du 1er juillet 2022 … Read the full press release

Leadership changes at Volkswagen brand and ŠKODA AUTO

Schäfer appointed new CEO of the Volkswagen brand effective July 1, 2022 and joins the Group Board of Management Klaus Zellmer appointed new Chairman of the Board of Management of ŠKODA AUTO a. s. effective July 1, 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Jalon de production à l’usine ŠKODA de Vrchlabí : le 4e million de boîtes de vitesses automatiques DQ200 produites

Quatre millions de boîtes de vitesses automatiques directes DQ200 fabriquées depuis octobre 2012 La capacité du site de Vrchlabí est de 2 300 transmissions par jour L’usine de composants à la pointe de la technologie se tourne constamment vers les … Read the full press release

Production milestone at ŠKODA Vrchlabí plant: The 4th million DQ200 automatic direct-shift gearbox produced

 Four million DQ200 automatic direct-shift gearboxes manufactured since October 2012 Capacity at the Vrchlabí site is 2,300 transmissions a day State-of-the-art component plant is consistently looking to Industry 4.0 technologies (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 9-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA AUTO, … Read the full press release

First official design sketches of the new ŠKODA FABIA MONTE CARLO

Fourth-generation FABIA continues the tradition of sporty lifestyle variants Sporty exterior with numerous black elements and unique MONTE CARLO skirts Sporty interior design with red accents and carbon-style elements (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, 2-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA AUTO, one … Read the full press release

Primeros bocetos de diseño oficiales del nuevo ŠKODA FABIA MONTE CARLO

El FABIA de cuarta generación continúa la tradición de las variantes de estilo de vida deportivo Exterior deportivo con numerosos elementos negros y exclusivos faldones MONTE CARLO Diseño interior deportivo con detalles en rojo y elementos estilo carbono. (COMUNICADO DE … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO verwendet Wolle in Kombination mit recyceltem Polyester für die Sitzbezüge aller Elektrofahrzeuge ŠKODA ENYAQ iV

ŠKODA AUTO setzt konsequent auf Nachhaltigkeit entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette Automobilhersteller arbeitet mit Zulieferern und der Wissenschaft an innovativen Werkstoffen, die dann in der Serienproduktion zum Einsatz kommen Das Video zeigt, wie die Sitzbezüge für den ENYAQ iV aus Wolle … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO to use wool combined with recycled polyester for the seat covers of all of its ŠKODA ENYAQ iV electric vehicles

ŠKODA AUTO consistently focuses on sustainability along the entire value chain Car manufacturer works with suppliers and the scientific community on innovative materials which are then used in series production Video reveals how the seat covers for the ENYAQ iV … Read the full press release

Harry Bannatyne to lead Client Relations at CTP, EU’s largest owner, developer and manager of logistics and industrial real estate by gross lettable area

(PRESS RELEASE) PRAGUE, 11-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — CTP, the EU’s largest listed logistics and industrial parks developer and operator by gross lettable area, has announced the appointment of Harry Bannatyne as its Group Head of Client Relations. The position will … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO and IT holding Etnetera Group form a joint venture for the delivery of the next-generation software for the era of electromobility

ŠKODA AUTO launches joint venture Green:Code with IT holding Etnetera Group Green:Code’s goal: To optimise the user experience for ŠKODA customers and to deliver next-generation software for the era of electromobility The new company will be hiring up to 200 … Read the full press release

Allianz Real Estate forms a new joint venture with VGP, a pan-European player in the high-quality logistics and semi-industrial real estate space

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS/ MUNICH/ ANTWERPEN, 4-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Allianz Group, one of the leading integrated financial services providers worldwide, has announced that Allianz Real Estate, while acting on behalf of several Allianz group companies, has formed a new 50/50 … Read the full press release

The 8th ŠKODA student car named AFRIQ reflecting the legendary Dakar Rally in Africa and ŠKODA AUTO’s responsibility for all Volkswagen Group activities in North Africa

Name commemorates the legendary Dakar Rally and highlights ŠKODA AUTO’s responsibility for all Volkswagen Group activities in North Africa 25 Vocational School students team up with ŠKODA Motorsport to develop rally version of ŠKODA KAMIQ ŠKODA AFRIQ is 4.36 metres … Read the full press release

Eco Rating, the new labelling scheme that rates the environmental impact of new smartphones, sees more manufacturers joining its scheme and expands globally

Consumer mobile phone labelling scheme launched in 24 European countries by Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, Telia Company and Vodafone now set to expand globally Fairphone, Realme and vivo join Eco Rating, now 15 manufacturers in total More than 150 mobile … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO’s digitalisation, MQB and MEB vehicles parallel production part of the recognitions the automaker received at AUTOBEST in Barcelona

Europe’s largest independent automotive jury recognises ŠKODA AUTO’s successful development in international markets and innovative concepts in production November 2020 awards ceremony postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic Award winners honoured last Thursday evening in Barcelona (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESKAV, 4-Oct-2021 … Read the full press release

The eighth ŠKODA student car project begins giving vocational students a chance to build their own dream car

25 ŠKODA vocational students have started to work on the ŠKODA student car Annual ŠKODA Academy project has been an important part of training since 2014 Apprentices gain broad understanding of all departments at ŠKODA AUTO (PRESS RELEASE) MLADÁ BOLESLAV, … Read the full press release

Chinese and South American customers order back pressure valves from Rheinmetall worth €37 million

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 17-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM), active in the automotive and defence industries, has announced it has secured two important orders for back pressure valves for commercial vehicles. A well-known engine manufacturer from China has … Read the full press release

HRAIME Talent, a company that brings together Science, Tech, the Recruiting Art and Business Responsibility

(PRESS RELEASE) PRAGUE, 10-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, the HRAIME Talent ventures launch in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to transform the entire Internet into an employers’ recruitment platform. Leveraging advanced HR Tech and Ad Tech solutions that help … Read the full press release

Skanska to build highway section between Staré Město – Moravský Písek in Czech Republic for EUR 77M

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 19-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Multinational construction and development company Skanska announces that it has signed a EUR 77M (SEK 780M) worth contract with National Highway Authority of the Czech Republic for the construction of a highway section … Read the full press release

Tour de France 2021 trophies for the winners made by ŠKODA Design inspired by Bohemian crystal art

This year’s Tour de France trophy reflects what cycling is all about: Nature, ecology and clean energy Striking design inspired by Bohemian crystal art ŠKODA Design has been creating the Tour de France winners’ trophies since 2011 ŠKODA AUTO official … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav starts the production of the 4th generation ŠKODA FABIA based on VW’s MQB-A0 platform

ŠKODA AUTO has invested 110 million euros in modifying its production lines Fourth-generation ŠKODA FABIA is based on Volkswagen Group’s MQB-A0 platform More than 4.5 million units delivered since the first-generation model was introduced in 1999 Small car from the … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO Sustainability Report 2019/2020: recycling of all disposable waste; CO2-neutral production at Vrchlabí; unbureaucratic help in combating COVID-19

Clearly defined sustainability targets are an integral part of ŠKODA AUTO’s corporate strategy Environment: Material or thermal recycling of all disposable waste generated in the production process; CO2-neutral production at the Vrchlabí site. Social responsibility: Comprehensive measures to support relief … Read the full press release